Standing Concentration Curl
How to do the Standing Concentration Curl with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.
Biceps
Forearms
Dumbbell
How to do the Standing Concentration Curl
- 1
Taking a dumbbell in your working hand, lean forward. Allow your working arm to hang perpendicular to the ground with the elbow pointing out. This will be your starting position.
- 2
Flex the elbow to curl the weight, keeping the upper arm stationary. At the top of the repetition, flex the biceps and pause.
- 3
Lower the dumbbell back to the starting position.
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Repeat the movement for the prescribed amount of repetitions.
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Standing Concentration Curl: common questions
What muscles does the Standing Concentration Curl work?
The Standing Concentration Curl primarily works the Biceps. It also recruits the Forearms as supporting muscles.
Is the Standing Concentration Curl suitable for beginners?
Yes. The Standing Concentration Curl is a beginner-level exercise, so it's a solid choice if you're new to training. Start light and focus on the movement pattern before adding load.
What equipment do I need for the Standing Concentration Curl?
To do the Standing Concentration Curl you'll need a dumbbell.
Is the Standing Concentration Curl a compound or isolation exercise?
The Standing Concentration Curl is an isolation exercise, it targets the biceps through a single joint, which makes it useful for focused, targeted work.
How do I do the Standing Concentration Curl with correct form?
Taking a dumbbell in your working hand, lean forward. Allow your working arm to hang perpendicular to the ground with the elbow pointing out. This will be your starting position. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.
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